Oct 11, 2023
"From graduate engineer to first-year student: SZD employee Theresa begins a second degree program"
Dipl.-Ing. Theresa Beerbaum is unfortunately leaving the SZD to start a teaching degree in October. What tips does she have for her fellow students in the first semester?
Consultant for Writing Didactics
NameDipl.-Ing. Theresa Beerbaum
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Writing Center of TU Dresden
Writing Center of TU Dresden
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How has your work at the SZD helped you to better manage your studies?
Through my training as a writing tutor and my subsequent work at the Writing Center, I learned a lot about academic writing. I was able to acquire basic and in-depth knowledge and learned many helpful methods. The exchange in the team has also enriched my tools for scientific writing. All of this has helped me a lot in the preparation of my scientific texts in my studies.
As someone who has already completed a degree and has the chance to start studying all over again: Is there anything you would approach differently this time around?
I would like to organize my lecture notes differently to be able to follow up better. Specifically, this means that I only want to write on half the page to have room for additions / notes / thoughts during the lecture or in the wrap-up. In addition, I will try to work with significantly more abbreviations, so that I can take notes faster and concentrate better on what is additionally said. I got some ideas from Kirsten Schindler's guide "Klausur, Protokoll, Essay: Kleine Texte optimal verfassen".
What tip would you like to give to all first-year students?
Don't be afraid of scientific writing. It can be challenging, but you will grow from it. And don't forget: There is no one right approach. Try different approaches and see what works for you. The Writing Center will be happy to help you!
And most importantly: look forward to your study time and enjoy the small and big successes.
The interview was conducted by Sharon Király. Sharon studied European languages at TU Dresden, has been giving writing consultations at the Writing Center since 2018, and has been working in the project team at SZD since 2022.
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Consultant for writing didactics
NameSharon Király
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Writing Center of TU Dresden
Writing Center of TU Dresden
Visiting address:
Fritz-Foerster-Bau, Raum 139 Mommsenstr. 6
01069 Dresden
Postal address:
TUD Dresden University of Technology
Technische Universität Dresden
Zentrum für Weiterbildung
Projekt Schreibzentrum
01069 Dresden
This post appeared on the occasion of the October 2023 Writing Center Newsletter. This and other newsletter issues are linked in the Writing Center Newsletter Archive.
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Writing Center of TU Dresden
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Visiting address:
Fritz-Foerster-Bau, room 571 Mommsenstr. 6
01069 Dresden
Postal address:
TUD Dresden University of Technology
Zentrum für Weiterbildung/Career Service
Schreibzentrum
01062 Dresden